Southern Lebanon

Hezbollah returns to areas from which IDF is expected to wthdraw

Hezbollah activity has been identified in three areas of southern Lebanon from which the IDF is expected to withdraw under the agreements with Lebanon.

Despite US pressure

Iran sent Hezbollah $200 million

Reuters reports Iran sent Hezbollah $200 million for displaced Lebanese families, despite tighter US pressure and growing obstacles to moving funds.

Southern Lebanon

2 soldiers seriously, moderately wounded in operational accident

An initial investigation found that the soldier and officer who were seriously and moderately wounded were struck by shrapnel from a grenade that exploded during operational activity.

Under the ridge

Hezbollah's strategic tunnel system revealed

IDF releases new footage from Hezbollah tunnels in the Ali Taher Ridge, where troops uncovered and destroyed strategic terrorist infrastructure.

Footage from Lebanon:

IDF destroys 32 rockets aimed at Israel

IDF forces operating in the security zone locate and destroy a Hezbollah hideout and ready-to-use rocket launchers containing 32 rockets.

Katz warns:

Whoever approaches will be destroyed

Defense Minister Katz says IDF will remain in southern Lebanon’s security zone until Hezbollah is disarmed, warning anyone approaching Ali al-Taher Ridge.

Report

Hezbollah abandoned Ali al-Taher Ridge on Iran’s orders

The terrorist organization withdrew from the Ali al-Taher Ridge and left it to Israeli forces rather than hand the territory over to the Lebanese Army, on orders from the Iranian regime.

Southern Lebanon:

Hezbollah launches two explosive drones, IDF retaliates

Hezbollah launches two explosive drones toward IDF forces in southern Lebanon. One intercepted, with no injuries reported. The IDF is striking in response.

IDF weighs major pullback from southern Lebanon

Emerging plan would see IDF troops leave forward positions, redeploy along a new 'Gray Line' just kilometers from Israel's northern border.

Defense Minister:

Israel to remain in Ali al-Taher until Hezbollah disarms

Defense Minister Israel Katz says IDF cleared Hezbollah terrorists from strategic tunnels at Ali al-Taher, vows Israel will remain in Lebanon’s security zone until Hezbollah is disarmed.

IDF finishes clearing Hezbollah out of Ali Taher Ridge

IDF troops seize control of the Ali al-Taher Ridge and neutralize an Iran-funded Hezbollah underground network equipped for extended combat operations.

Threats of major attack

Iran implies that IRGC operatives are in Hezbollah stronghold

Iran reportedly warned the US of a major response if Israel attacks Ali al-Taher, where IRGC personnel are said to be positioned alongside Hezbollah.

Golani Brigade dismantles 400 terror sites in southern Lebanon

Troops have dismantled more than 400 terror infrastructure sites and located numerous weapons, including anti-tank missiles, surface-to-air missiles, explosive devices, Kalashnikov rifles, and mortars.

IDF preparing for days of combat

Dozens of Hezbollah terrorists still underground in security zone

Dozens of Hezbollah terrorists are believed trapped underground as the IDF strikes senior commanders and prepares for several days of combat after ceasefire violation.

Hospital defended amid criticism: They were fighting alongside us

Didi Krieger, whose brother was critically wounded during the war, described his family's experience at the Rambam Medical Center: 'They did everything they could to save lives.'

Father parts from son:

'We felt that something bad was happening'

Thousands pay final respects to Chief Master Sergeant (Res.) Tamir Vaknin, after he was killed during combat in southern Lebanon.

IDF:

Explosive device that injured LAF troops belonged to Hezbollah

The IDF clarifies that the explosive device that detonated, injuring five LAF soldiers, did not belong to it and assesses that it was Hezbollah's.

401st Brigade wraps up landmark operation in Southern Lebanon

IDF: After eight months of operations: Troops from the 401st Brigade complete their mission in southern Lebanon, destroying more than 1,200 terror infrastructures and killing dozens of Hezbollah terrorists.

'Safe Zone' program begins

IDF withdraws, Lebanese military takes its place

Lebanese forces begin to deploy in Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh in southern Lebanon, replacing IDF troops as part of the US-mediated deal.

IDF:

IDF Commander offers rare peek inside IDF operations in Lebanon

Lt. Col. D., commander of the 77th Battalion, offers a rare peek into the deepest areas south of the Litani River where the IDF maintains a presence.

Body found on stretcher in southern Lebanon

IDF forces operating in southern Lebanon security zone discover body tied to stretcher, transfer it for testing.

20 years later:

IDF returns to Hezbollah stronghold

Twenty years after the Second Lebanon War, IDF releases footage from Bint Jbeil, where troops destroyed 1,500 terror sites and eliminated 500 terrorists.

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IDF destroys two Hezbollah tunnels in southern Lebanon

Troops of the 551st Brigade demolished two Hezbollah tunnels in Majdal Zoun with a combined length of approximately 200 meters and reaching a depth of about 20 meters.

Footage from Lebanon:

Civilian bedroom turned into arms cache

IDF troops operating in southern Lebanon uncovered weapons, explosives and Hezbollah flags hidden inside a civilian home in Tallousa.

Reservist seriously injured in southern Lebanon

IDF reserve soldier severely injured as a result of a close-quarters encounter in southern Lebanon. The soldier has been evacuated to receive medical treatment at a hospital.

Southern Lebanon:

IDF eliminates terrorist who emerged from tunnel

IAF eliminates a terrorist who exited one of the access shafts of the underground terror infrastructure on the Ali al-Taher Ridge and posed an immediate threat to troops.

PM to troops in Southern Lebanon

We won't leave until the threat Is eliminated

Netanyahu, Katz and the deputy chief of staff toured the security strip in southern Lebanon.

IDF reservist severely wounded in explosion in southern Lebanon

The IDF conducted a preliminary inquiry into the incident, but has so far been unable to determine with certainty the source of the explosion that injured the soldier.

IDF:

Tank tragedy caused by explosive drone

The IDF announced that an inquiry found that an explosive drone penetrated the tank that carried the commander of the 52nd Battalion and three of his soldiers.

After 3 days of silence:

IDF strikes terror cell in southern Lebanon

IDF acts to eliminate 'immediate threat' after armed terrorists were identified operating near Israeli troops.

Israel to unveil limited withdrawal proposal during Lebanon talks

Israel is expected to propose a limited IDF withdrawal from part of southern Lebanon during US-mediated talks opening in Washington.

Netanyahu: There are no restrictions on the IDF in Lebanon

The Prime Minister clarified that the directive to the IDF has not changed: full freedom of action against any threat to the forces or residents of northern Israel.

As IDF chief visits nearby

Lebanese military chief tours southern Lebanon

Lebanese Army chief Rodolphe Haykal toured southern Lebanon as IDF Chief Eyal Zamir visited nearby forces.

10KM from Israel:

How Hezbollah prepared for its next attack

IDF uncovers underground terror tunnel containing hundreds of weapons and four launch shafts aimed at the State of Israel, located under the village of Majdal Zoun.

Southern Lebanon tragedy:

Naveh's father sends moving message

Haim, the father of Naveh Habshush, who fell in battle in Lebanon along with three other soldiers, published a post calling on his followers to continue living their lives in his son's honor.

4 soldiers killed in battle in Lebanon

Battalion commander LTC Dor Gedalia Ben Simhon, 32, and 3 other soldiers were killed in southern Lebanon.

Map of Security Zone

IDF official: Troops to stay in Lebanon as talks continue

An IDF official said troops will remain in the Security Zone in southern Lebanon to eliminate threats as negotiations with Lebanon continue.

Minutes after launch:

IDF destroys launcher used to fire missiles at troops

After Hezbollah launched missiles at soldiers, the IAF struck the launcher, which was loaded and ready to fire additional rockets.

Five soldiers wounded, one severely, in Hezbollah drone attack

Explosive drone hits Givati force operating in southern Lebanon, injuring four. Additional drone strikes evacuation crew, injuring an additional soldier.

Is this a ceasefire?

Hezbollah fired rockets; IAF destroys launcher

The Israeli Air Force intercepted several rockets launched today by Hezbollah toward the area where IDF forces are operating in southern Lebanon. Later, it struck the launcher from which some of the rockets had been fired.

IDF confirms:

Hezbollah commander behind attack on US troops eliminated

Ali Musa Daqduq, a senior Hezbollah commander wanted for the 2007 killing of US soldiers, was eliminated by the IDF, Israel says.

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Terrorists flee drone in tunnel and are taken out from the air

IDF troops uncovered weapons and targeted Hezbollah operatives after a drone detected terrorists inside a tunnel network beneath Beaufort Ridge.

IDF achieves operational control of the Saluki River

The IDF says troops gained operational control north of the Saluki River, eliminating terrorists and dismantling Hezbollah infrastructure.

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IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon

Over the past 24 hours, the IDF struck Hezbollah infrastructure sites and eliminated terrorists in the area of Tyre and additional areas in southern Lebanon.

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IDF eliminates terrorists in southern Lebanon

The “Shahaf" Unit continues to conduct intelligence collection, fire direction, and strikes through surveillance operations in Lebanon.

Guns and toys

Watch: Hezbollah weapons cache found in children's bedroom

While operating north of the Litani River, Givati soldiers were shocked to find dozens of weapons alongside a baby crib.

Minutes from Israeli border:

Hezbollah's underground terror city

IDF forces uncovered a large-scale network of terror tunnels on the Beaufort Ridge in southern Lebanon.

'Loved by everyone'

Sergeant Ohad Yaari laid to rest

Sergeant Ohad Yaari, a 21-year-old Givati Brigade soldier who was killed in Lebanon over the weekend, was laid to rest at the military cemetery in his hometown.

Two officers seriously wounded in southern Lebanon

Three officers were wounded, two seriously,, in two separate incidents in southern Lebanon.

Using 6 tons of explosives

IDF destroys over 20 terror sites in southern Lebanon

Within minutes, soldiers dismantled more than 20 Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure sites in southern Lebanon. Later, troops located and dismantled a booby-trapped explosives storage facility.

IDF warns of troubling UNIFIL activity

IDF officials told lawmakers that UNIFIL personnel gathered intelligence on Israeli troops, with information allegedly reaching Hezbollah.

Cleared for publication

Captain Doctor Ori Yosef Silvester fell in combat in Lebanon

Captain Silvester, a doctor in the Shaked Battalion (424), Givati Brigade, fell in combat in southern Lebanon

Breathtaking drone-footage:

Beaufort Ridge under IDF control

IDF publishes footage of Golani Reconnaissance Unit troops capturing the Beaufort Ridge in Lebanon.

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The first tank to cross the Litani River on way to Beaufort

New footage released by the IDF reveals the first tank crossing the Litani River in southern Lebanon as part of the operation that led to the capture of the Beaufort Ridge.

IDF takes over Beaufort Ridge in southern Lebanon

IDF expands its Lebanon offensive, launching an operation in Beaufort Ridge and Wadi al-Saluki to remove Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure.

IDF reveals:

Multiple top Hezbollah commanders eliminated in past two weeks

Since the start of Operation Roaring Lion, 2,500 Hezbollah terrorists have been eliminated, 800 of them were killed after the start of the ceasefire understandings.

Footage from Lebanon

The elimination of the terrorist who killed Maj. Itamar Sapir

Soldiers identified the Hezbollah terrorist who opened fire from inside a church and eliminated him using tank fire and airstrikes.

Netanyahu tells Cabinet

'We're securing strategic areas & fortifying the security zone'

Netanyahu stated at the beginning of the cabinet meeting that the IDF is deepening its operations in Lebanon and fortifying the security zone.

IDF ground forces operating beyond the “Yellow Line" in Lebanon

The censor has allowed publication that IDF forces are operating beyond the Yellow Line where they were as part of the ceasefire agreement.

Escalation continues

IDF strikes over 100 Hezbollah targets across Lebanon

The IDF said it struck over 100 Hezbollah targets overnight, including weapons depots and command centers across Lebanon.